Health Care for Western Performance Horses
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.
Learn how champion Western riders select the perfect mount, train and condition him properly, and manage his health so he delivers his best in the show pen.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are among the most common drugs veterinarians administer and prescribe to horses.
Here are 10 ways to reduce your horse’s risk of sustaining tendon damage or injury. Learn more in The Horse‘s 2024 Preventive Care issue.
Learning to read a horse’s facial expressions and postures at rest and under saddle can help you become more sensitive to detecting pain in horses.
Equine osteoarthritis often develops subtly and is a common result of aging. Learn how a horse’s joints inevitably wear with age and how to keep him comfortable.
Learn about fibrotic myopathy, MFM, botulism, PSSM, and HYPP and how they affect horses.
Read about how veterinarians incorporate therapies such as acupuncture and PEMF to help your horse feel his best in this article from The Horse’s Spring 2024 issue.
Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.
One expert explains why poor riding or ill-fitting equipment is more likely to cause back pain than one discipline alone.
Back pain in horses can be challenging to overcome, but you can address and prevent it with diligent management and rehabilitation.
These 6 steps can help transform your horse’s topline from underdeveloped to well-toned.
Proper nutrition can make or break joint health. Here’s what you should know.
Do we underestimate the impact of ill-fitting tack on our horses? Learn how to recognize and address saddle fit problems.
Supporting your horses through good nutrition, regular veterinary care, and a systematic training program can help them perform at their best. Look for competition horse management content all week brought to you by NexHA.
Here’s how veterinarians and farriers diagnose and manage this degenerative arthritic condition.
An expert reviews material showing 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) is effective, long-lasting, and safe for treating early- and late-stage equine osteoarthritis. Sponsored by Contura Vet.
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